Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 71V-023 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-023 covers 9,503 Ford vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPIGN NO H-70.1970 AND 1971 L-LT-LNT-800 THROUGH 9000.SERIES TRUCKSEQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY TH AT POWER STEERING UNLOADER VALVECOULD FRACTURE AT SEATING SUR FACE.CAUSING IMPROPER SEALING OF VALVE DURINGOPERATION.DR IVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, PARTICULARLY IN FULL TURN CONDITION.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH NEW, MORE DURAB LE UNLOADERVALVE WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.